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Experience the festive season in style on this relaxing tour in the historic city of Winchester staying in the elegant Winchester Royal Hotel. Explore this medieval city, visit the magnificent Cathedral in all its festive glory, discover the iconic Spinnaker Tower, and indulge in a wonderful, traditional Christmas Day lunch.
View Dates & Book5 days from £1190
DEPARTS
Tuesday 23 December 2025
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Discover the waterfront city of Portsmouth
Visit the iconic Spinnaker Tower with fantastic views
Enjoy a wonderful high tea at The Clouds Café
Indulge in a delicious, traditional Christmas Day lunch with all the trimmings
Explore historic Winchester on a guided walking tour
Also included in your Tour Fare:
4 nights’ bed, breakfast & evening meal plus 3 lunches
Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager
DAY 1
Journey from your home station to Winchester and, on arrival, we will make our way to the Winchester Royal Hotel, our hotel for the next four nights. We enjoy an afternoon tea and free time to explore our new surroundings before meeting for our first evening meal together.
LR, DDAY 2
After breakfast this morning, we take the train to Portsmouth where we have some free time at Gunwharf Quays for some last-minute Christmas shopping or take a wintry walk across the harbour. We visit the Spinnaker Tower and explore this iconic landmark and skywalk offering fantastic views before we indulge in delicious high tea at The Clouds Café - 105m above the harbour! Afterwards, we return to the hotel in time for our evening meal together.
B, L, DDAY 3
Merry Christmas! After a leisurely breakfast, the morning is free to relax or enjoy a stroll through the city before savouring a wonderful traditional Christmas Day lunch with all the trimmings followed by tea, coffee, and Christmas cake. This evening, we enjoy a buffet-style meal with entertainment.
B, L, DDAY 4
Today, we enjoy a morning at leisure and enjoy our lunch together before meeting a local guide for a fascinating walking tour through the heart of Winchester. We will discover the key historical sights of this medieval city admiring the architecture and visiting the magnificent Winchester Cathedral*. On our return to the hotel, we will enjoy our final evening meal together.
B, L, DDAY 5
After breakfast, we bid farewell to Winchester and make our way to the station for our homeward journeys.
*Important Note: Winchester Cathedral opening times have not been confirmed for 2025 at the time of tour compilation. We do reserve the right to make substitutions and changes to the itinerary should it be deemed necessary.
B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, LR=Light Refreshments, D=Dinner
HOTEL
Winchester Royal Hotel, Winchester
Perfectly located close to Winchester railway station and Winchester Cathedral, this characterful property dates back to the 1600’s and offers an award-winning restaurant overlooking a stunning walled garden. The beautifully designed bedrooms are a blend of modern and traditional and include an en-suite bathroom, flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, and tea/coffee making facilities.
FARES
| Fare Region | First* | Standard |
| London: Waterloo | £1,279 | £1,239 |
| Greater London | £1,349 | £1,269 |
| South of England | £1,419 | £1,299 |
| East Anglia | £1,325 | £1,275 |
| South West | £1,449 | £1,359 |
| Heart of England | £1,385 | £1,299 |
| Midlands | £1,439 | £1,355 |
| Yorkshire | £1,535 | £1,379 |
| North East | £1,605 | £1,419 |
| North West | £1,545 | £1,375 |
| South Wales | £1,445 | £1,355 |
| North Wales | £1,589 | £1,375 |
| Scotland | £1,675 | £1,459 |
*Please Note: Some local and regional train services are Standard Class seating only and First Class ticket holders will travel in standard class accommodation for these sections of their journey.
£5 tour discount for holders of National Railcards
Join & Leave at Hotel £1,195
Single Room Supplement £230
4 nights’ bed, breakfast & evening meal plus 3 lunches
Rail travel & seat reservations from your Home Station to Tour Base (Standard or First Class)
Rail & coach travel, with transfers as described
All excursions & admissions as detailed
Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager
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